Something remarkable happened last week. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill making Juneteenth (June 19) a federal holiday. For …Read More
A journey begins with the first step
Category: Opinion
Why, bishops?
Why, bishops? Why did so many of the bishops in this country choose to ignore Pope Francis’ warning to take …Read More
Exploration of our Creed: Part 3 | Expressing our belief that Christ and the Father are one
“…and [I believe] in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.” This article of the Apostles’ Creed attributes three titles …Read More
Creating a culture of vocation in our parishes
One priest and two deacons have just been ordained for the Diocese of Davenport, a cause for celebration and a …Read More
History and the minefield of race
By Greg Cusack There is no pricklier subject matter in our country today than that of “race.” Despite the fact …Read More
Time to end abortion
To the Editor: It is a time well overdue to end the holocaust of abortion. As God commanded us in …Read More
Palestinians denied human rights
To the Editor: The letter from Allan G. Ross, executive director of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities, printed …Read More